Driving under starry sky with the headlights of my car on a long and winding road ahead is a small delight in life. These days, car headlights have a story of their own to tell. I grew up around cars, so it’s always interesting to see how things like headlights changed over and over through the years. So, I wanted...
The introduction of AVs (autonomous vehicles) is a distinctive time of amendments in transportation, among others, reinventing the concept of mobility, security, and comfort. Nonetheless, the pathway to the full-scale diffusion of AVs is dotted with impediments, one of the numerous roadblocks is the highly configured rules and regulations that guide their deployment. In this blog post, regulations the fine...
Did you know that in the UK, a car is stolen every 8 minutes? The DVLA says that 64,087 vehicles were reported stolen in 2023. Auto theft has remained an enduring problem as long as cars have existed, and it’s no surprise considering their high value and associated status. On its part, the industry has not sat around and watched....
Highest Performing Flash LiDAR Sensors Provide Affordable, Powerful Sensing Capabilities for Wide Range of Applications Portland, OR – January 4, 2024 – PreAct Technologies (PreAct), an Oregon-based developer of near-field flash LiDAR technology, today announced a line of new flash LiDAR sensors - Sahara™, Borrego™ and Moab™ - to address various use cases across multiple industries including agriculture, healthcare, smart...
The advent of global positioning systems (GPS) has revolutionized various sectors, and the car rental industry is no exception. The integration of GPS technology in rental cars, known as GPS car rental, has become a crucial tool for car rental companies to manage their fleets effectively. This technology aids in tracking vehicles in real time, ensuring their safety, and improving...
Ridecell, the leading company powering digital transformation for fleet-driven businesses, today announced the Ridecell Fleet Transformation Cloud™, the world’s first industry cloud that simplifies fleet operations, maximizes fleet utilization and unlocks big data insights to digitally transform fleets and fleet businesses. The Ridecell Fleet Transformation Cloud uses intelligent automation, keyless vehicle control, and flexible systems integration to provide workflow and...
Actify, the leading provider of visualization and program management solutions for the automotive supply chain, today announced that WISA Werkzeug-und Formenbau GmbH, has adopted SpinFire Enterprise to provide all employees with the access to 2D and 3D CAD files they require to do their best work, reduce administrative overhead of managing licenses, streamlining documentation workflows and simplifying data exchange with...
Actify, the leading provider of visualization and program management solutions for the automotive supply chain, today announced that Mayco International (Mayco) has chosen Actify SpinFire Enterprise to bring organization-wide collaboration to CAD files, allowing all team members across all departments to instantly open any CAD file in any format, increasing speed at which team members can make business decisions and...
By Todd Thomas, CRO at AiDEN Automotive Car data aggregators have failed because they were built on three fundamentally inaccurate premises: 1) that data is the new oil. Oil can be stored and used in the future and the value may actually increase. That is not the case with data. Car data is most valuable in the moment, the value...
Sid KrishnamurthiNumerous advantages that autonomous vehicles bring to society include fewer accidents, less traffic, and more accessible transportation. One thing that frequently goes unnoticed is how self-driving technology can have a favorable impact on the labor market. From a labor perspective, the long-haul trucking business is currently under transition. According to MarketWatch, there was a 40% shortage of drivers in...
Sid Krishnamurthi The rate of innovation has sharply increased since the early 1900s, when the ICE (internal combustion engine) car was introduced, contributing to the astounding development of cars. Toyota Prius, the first commercially available hybrid vehicle, was introduced to the market in 1997. A few years later, Tesla debuted the "Roadster", the first commercially available electric vehicle (EV). Vehicle...
Vehicle keys have undergone a significant transformation in the last few decades. The traditional mechanical keys have been replaced by programmable, transponders, proximity FOBs, and Tibbe keys that are not only smart but convenient too. The introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles will also provide a fillip to the smart key segment. The automotive smart key market is set to...
Car maintenance is much more than a simple wash. Owners have to keep all parts like the brakes, tire, belts, hoses, spark plugs, and transmission in good shape. Further, you also have to ensure proper carbonation and oil checks. These can save the car from potential damages while keeping you safe. The US is one of the busiest countries in...
We already know that Genesis is the special division of the Hyundai Motor Group that stands for luxury, advanced technology and impressive performance under the hood, and with every model they build, they demonstrate that it is worth spending time and money to satisfy even the most unsatisfied customers. This is exactly the case with the brand-new 2022 Genesis GV60...
Jaguar Land Rover announced the arrival of the brand new 2021 Discovery some time ago, and recently, it was announced in Australia with some updates concerning engine lineup. This means it will be offered with some powerful inline-6 engines, petrol and diesel, with mild hybrid technology. The price list starts with the entry-level S D300, available at at least $99,900...
With the 2018 Geneva Motor Show knocking at the door in around two weeks, Volvo has found time to present the all-new 2018 V60 ahead Geneva, in a handful of details which highlight the many technologies it will come with. Set to become one of the most advanced models, the all-new 2018 Volvo V60 is seen as “the central point...
We sometimes forget that test areas should be included in the national infrastructure plan. Their importance is crucial to the limitation of dangers on the road. It is exactly because of this that the authorities in Michigan decided to build an autonomous vehicle test center. The opening of the center was met with enthusiasm by all automakers in the United...
A new year is always exciting for auto lovers, but 2017 is going to be exceptional. New technologies are working in the automotive industry at an unprecedented rate, achieving things the world never thought was possible outside the realm of science fiction. From augmented reality infotainment to autonomous vehicle functions, get ready for a lot of amazing tech breakthroughs in...
Opel will start to offer a wireless way of charging the mobile phone. It will be available in the ADAM’s options list and it will cost 135 euros. The system uses an electromagnetic field, therefore you can say bye-bye to the cables. You simply put your phone in position and let the charger do its job. It comes to complete...
Opel becomes more transparent. Starting this summer, besides the official CO2 information and the consumption figures, they will also publish more realistic fuel consumption values, which will reflect different driving behaviors. This is an important step to gain credibility and show more accurate fuel consumption numbers for the customers. To achieve a better image over the real fuel efficiency, Opel...
